The El Paso coliseum and ice skating rink saved
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– General Services Administration (GSA) have removed the El Paso coliseum and ice skating rink from their plans to modernize…
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El Paso Chihuahuas host ‘Play Ball Weekend’
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The El Paso Chihuahuas are inviting children in the Borderland to take part in their Play Ball Weekend event. This event…
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City of El Paso hosting Juneteenth celebration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is inviting the community to a free event Saturday in celebration of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is the…
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Discover how one UTEP professor’s passion for writing became his career journey
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Daniel Chacon, a dedicated professor at UTEP, has transformed his love for writing into a thriving career, navigating…
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One person suffers minor injuries in west El Paso crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One person is in the hospital with minor injuries after a crash near Porfirio Diaz on the westbound lanes of the I-10. ABC-7…
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Basketball in the Barrio returns to the Borderland
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Basketball in the Barrio returns to the Borderland for it’s 32nd year. The camp which will be held at the Armijo Center…
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El Paso woman shocked in Jacuzzi at Mexican resort files lawsuit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– ABC-7 has learned Lizzette Zambrano has filed a lawsuit against Casago LLC, Casago International and High desert travel, all…
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Socorro ISD admits to overtaxing homeowners last year
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Socorro ISD says it charged taxpayers more than it should have last year. In a letter sent out to faculty, the district said…
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Oscar winner Sissy Spacek to appear at Plaza Classic Film Festival in July
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Academy Award winner Sissy Spacek will make an appearance at this year’s Plaza Classic Film Festival in Downtown El Paso.…
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“Dads N’ Rides” – Father’s Day event at El Paso’s Ascarate Park
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — This weekend, El Pasoans are invited to celebrate Father’s Day with a fun-filled event at Ascarate Park. The County of El…
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El Paso County Coliseum removed from plans to modernize Bridge of the Americas
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso County Coliseum is no longer part of the General Services Administration’s (GSA) plans to modernize the Bridge…
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El Paso health expert weighs in on heat-related illnesses as temps rise
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Our ABC-7 First Alert continues in the Borderland because of the heat, temperatures throughout El Paso are expected to reach…
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ABC-7 at 4-Smart Money: Outliving your money
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fear of outliving your money isn’t a new concern, especially for retirees. According to a 2024 Allianz Life survey, 63…
Continue Reading El Paso man dies electrocuted, woman injured in a Jacuzzi in Puerto Peñasco Mexico, family asking for help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A couple from El Paso was shocked in a jacuzzi in Mexico, with one man dying from electrocution, according to the Sonora…
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El Paso celebrates Juneteenth with events all month
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — As Juneteenth approaches, the black American community of El Paso is hosting events all month to commemorate this day. The…
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El Pasoan dead in Puerto Peñasco after possible ‘electrical shock’ runs through jacuzzi, source says
PUERTO PEÑASCO, Mexico (KVIA) — An El Pasoan is dead after an accident in Puerto Peñasco, Mexico, according to information obtained by ABC News…
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City of El Paso, Fort Bliss partnering to assist transitioning soldiers apply for city jobs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The signing of a Partnership Memorandum of Agreement between the U.S. Army and the City of El Paso is set to happen…
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Vigil held for man killed in crash; family says he had also been drinking
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Family and friends of 25-year-old Rey Mendez gathered at the intersection of Zaragoza and Americas, the place where Mendez…
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Rescue flight takes off from El Paso: 63 dogs and 9 cats en route to new forever homes
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Early this morning, 63 dogs and 9 cats boarded a plane taking them from El Paso to different animal shelters in Washington,…
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Animal Services gives update on new department plans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –Animal Services Operation Manager Adan Parra gave a presentation to city council on June 10 on the development of the new El…
Continue Reading Christina Sanchez voted in as County Attorney
El Paso County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to appoint Christina Sanchez as county attorney on June 10. “I’m so excited to begin this new…
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El Paso County Commissioners Court approves DA’s request to transfer asset forfeiture funds for legal defense from the County’s SB4 lawsuit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County Commissioner Court approved District Attorney Bill Hick’s request to transfer $53,000 from the asset…
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City of El Paso reactivates cooling centers ahead of potentially record-setting heat
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is reactivating its community cooling centers Tuesday, June 11, 2024 until further notices. Everyone is…
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Molina Healthcare hosting men’s health event
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Molina Healthcare of Texas is hosting an event for seniors this Men’s Health Month. The event will feature free blood…
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Texas Department of Public Safety reminds Texans to plan for hurricane season
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind Texans to have an emergency plan in place. DPS says the 2024…
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Department of Homeland Security provides update on Border Security
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Officials from the Department of Homeland Security will provide an update on border security operations. They will also talk…
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El Paso County votes to ban use, sale of fireworks with “fins and missiles” during July 4th holiday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Certain types of fireworks will be banned for sale and use in El Paso County due to ongoing drought conditions. El Paso…
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City of El Paso looking for community input on 2025 budget
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The City of El Paso is hosting several community meetings to get feedback on its upcoming budget. The meetings are designed…
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El Paso County seeks public input on potential bond proposal
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — County leaders are asking for public input on a proposed $490 million capital improvement bond that could go to a vote in…
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Police searching for a hit-and-run driver they say caused a deadly crash
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Crime Stopper of El Paso and El Paso Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of pick up truck they…
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